The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 33,900
€ 25,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.86 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
