The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 32,800

€ 23,700

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI is 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.62 %

General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft