The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 33,900
€ 18,400
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.38 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
