The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 35,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) and the Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.93 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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 (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
227 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)

Performance

Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
154 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
13.62 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
485 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft