The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 35,900
€ 32,500
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf GTI Performance and the Golf GTI are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.17 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
