The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (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 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (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 2.0 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.25 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft