The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 1.3 cm longer and 1 cm lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1481 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4268 mm
Length
4255 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
153 kg
10.91 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
120 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L