The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 35,900

€ 24,500

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 and the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.4
168
103.1
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.92 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
154 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
555 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
555 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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