The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTI Performance is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.66 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft