The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 35,900
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 ACT BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 ACT BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.85 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft