The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 28,300
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTI Performance is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.83 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
138 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
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
