The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 33,700
€ 29,700
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
AU
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
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).
87.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
