The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 32,800
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI Performance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
