The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,900

€ 32,200

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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. The Golf GTI Performance is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.33 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
839 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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