The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 33,900
€ 23,400
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.8 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
