2013 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2013 Volkswagen GTI and 2013 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Volkswagen GTI | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTI | Golf |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1779 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1469 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
