The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 31,700

€ 23,100

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.01 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
82.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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