The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 35,900

€ 25,600

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1 cm longer and 1 cm lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1482
1799
2027
1492
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1492 mm
2626
4268
2620
4258
4268 mm
Length
4258 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.64 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
72 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
69 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
493 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L