The dealer will demand about $23,000 for a TSI while the cost of a GTI can stretch up to $28,000 or more-performance is anything but cheap. Are There Any Similarities Between The GTI And TSI Engine? Aside from being improved versions of the Golf, these two engines bear very few common features. Some reviewers will talk about the improved If you like the GTI, check out the Golf R! The new GTI will make 241 horsepower, regardless of trim, and you'll still be able to pair that turbo four-cylinder with a manual transmission, if the available dual-clutch automatic doesn't suit Limited edition Golf GTI TCR in 2019. The GTI TCR came with the same front locking differential as fitted on the GTI Performance and uprated brakes to reign in the extra power. Opt for one of the two Performance packages and this upgrades the wheels to larger 19-inch items, fits adaptive suspension and beefs up the rear shock absorbers. SPECIFICATION | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI PERFORMANCE (MK7.5) Engine: 1,984cc 4-cyl turbocharged Transmission: 6-speed manual/7-speed (DSG) optional (6-speed DSG for regular GTI), front-wheel drive Summary: 1. The Golf is the standard model while the GTI is the performance model. 2. The Golf is available with gas or diesel engines while the GTI only has gas engines. 3. The GTI gets less mileage than the Golf. 4. The GTI has a more powerful engine than the Golf. The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI comes in 10 configurations costing $24,995 to $32,730. See what power, features, and amenities you’ll get for the money. The engine in the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Pack is a solid piece of engineering and the output is upped to 169 kW, with the torque figure of 350 Nm remaining the same as the normal GTI. Volkswagen is claiming a 0.1 second improvement on the 0-100kph time, which doesn’t sound like much. We didn’t feel any noticeable difference in sqvSq.