Specifications Comparison: 2002 Volkswagen Golf vs 2021 Volkswagen Golf

Curb Weight

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
GL	2.0L I4	FWD	2,771 lbs.	115 hp	24.1 lbs/hp
GL TDI	1.9L I4	FWD	2,853 lbs.	90 hp	31.7 lbs/hp
GL	2.0L I4	FWD	2,857 lbs.	115 hp	24.8 lbs/hp
GL TDI	1.9L I4	FWD	2,936 lbs.	90 hp	32.6 lbs/hp
GLS	2.0L I4	FWD	2,897 lbs.	115 hp	25.2 lbs/hp
GLS TDI	1.9L I4	FWD	2,976 lbs.	90 hp	33.1 lbs/hp

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
	1.4L I4	FWD	2,945 lbs.	147 hp	20.0 lbs/hp
GTI Autobahn	2.0L I4	FWD	3,133 lbs.	228 hp	13.7 lbs/hp
GTI S	2.0L I4	FWD	3,133 lbs.	228 hp	13.7 lbs/hp
GTI SE	2.0L I4	FWD	3,133 lbs.	228 hp	13.7 lbs/hp