The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.9 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
123 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft