The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 33,900
€ 27,700
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI Performance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
