The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 31,700

€ 18,800

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 Performance is 1.3 cm longer and 1 cm lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1481
1799
2027
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1481 mm
Height
1491 mm
2626
4268
2620
4255
4268 mm
Length
4255 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
177 kg
12.81 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
84 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
160 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
485 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L