The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 35,900
€ 26,500
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.3 %
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
Front-wheel drive
7-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
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 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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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
