The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 35,900
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 17,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200

ⓘ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 1.3 cm longer and 0.9 cm lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4268 mm
Length
4255 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
210 kg
14.84 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
84 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
160 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L