The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 31,700

€ 33,900

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) and the Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %

General
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
AU
Generation
AU
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 (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
227 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Performance
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
13.42 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
37 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
485 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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