Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Golf vs 2003 Volkswagen Golf

Curb Weight

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
TDI	2.0L I4	FWD	2,994 lbs.	140 hp	21.4 lbs/hp
TDI	2.0L I4	FWD	2,994 lbs.	140 hp	21.4 lbs/hp
	2.5L I5	FWD	2,968 lbs.	170 hp	17.5 lbs/hp
	2.5L I5	FWD	3,023 lbs.	170 hp	17.8 lbs/hp
R	2.0L I4	AWD	3,325 lbs.	256 hp	13.0 lbs/hp
R	2.0L I4	AWD	3,325 lbs.	256 hp	13.0 lbs/hp

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	2,937 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