The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 33,700

€ 29,500

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.4
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.69 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.91 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
21.91 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
727 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft