Tesla Model Y vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Should you buy Tesla Model Y or Volkswagen Golf GTI? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Tesla Model Y price starts at Rs 50.89 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium RWD (Electric) and Volkswagen Golf GTI price starts Rs 50.91 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 TSI (Petrol).

Model Y Vs Golf GTI

Key Highlights	Tesla Model Y	Volkswagen Golf GTI
On Road Price	Rs.65,22,767^*	Rs.58,81,239^*
Range (km)	681	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82	-
Charging Time	250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)	-

Tesla Model Y
L Premium AWD
61.99 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
2.0 TSI
50.91 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	L Premium AWD	2.0 TSI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.65,22,767^*	Rs.58,81,239^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,24,160/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,12,301/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,57,177	Rs.2,25,540
User Rating	4.6 Based on 22 Reviews	4.6 Based on 13 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.20/km	-

Basic Information

Variant

L Premium AWD

2.0 TSI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.65,22,767^*

Rs.58,81,239^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,24,160/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,12,301/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,57,177

Rs.2,25,540

User Rating

4.6

Based on 22 Reviews

4.6

Based on 13 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.20/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	2.0L TSI
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1984
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	-	261bhp@5250-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	-	370Nm@1600-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	681 km	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Single Speed	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	AWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

2.0L TSI

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1984

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

Motor Type

Permanent magnet synchronous

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

261bhp@5250-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

370Nm@1600-4500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Range (km)

681 km

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

250kW Max (288km in 15 mins)

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

Single Speed

7-Speed DCT

Drive Type

AWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electrical
Steering Gear Type	Rack and Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	6.25	5.45
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	201	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.5 s	-
Tyre Size	FF. 255/45 R19 RR 275/45 R19	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	2539	1237

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4969	4289
Width (mm)	2129	1789
Height (mm)	1668	1471
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	122	-
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	169	136
Wheel Base (mm)	3040	2627
Front Tread (mm)	-	1535
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1513
Kerb Weight (kg)	2088	1454
Grossweight (kg)	-	1950
Seating Capacity	6	5
Boot Space (Litres)	420	380

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Integrated
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front, Rear & Side	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	-
Voice Controlled Ambient Lighting	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp	Ambient light
Additional Features	Driver seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the seat more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Ambient Light Colour	-	30

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Diamond BlackPearl White Multi CoatUltra RedStealth GreyGlacier BlueQuicksilver+1 MoreModel Y Colours	Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	116 Litre Frunk Space more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Heated,Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	FF. 255/45 R19 RR 275/45 R19	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	9	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	implied by IDA & infotainment system

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	16	12.9
Android Auto	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	18	7
Additional Features	- more	Iersive sound experience with seven speakers, Wired and Wireless App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto more
Usb Ports	-	Type-C: 4
Subwoofer	1	-
Rear Touchscreen	Single	No
Rear Touch Screen Size	8.0 inch	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Tesla Model Y
- Space! A 6.5ft tall person can fit behind a 6ft tall driver.
- Range: 400-500km in the real world, depending on the model.
- It’s quick! 5 to 5.9 seconds to 100kmph is serious performance.
- Feature fest: 16-inch touchscreen, 8-inch rear screen, on-board apps etc.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Looks like a true hot hatch: Gets red accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, and red GTI badges.
- Fun-to-drive: The 2-litre TSI engine making 265 PS and 370 Nm offers an exhilarating performance and its goes from 0-100kmph in just 5.9 seconds.
- Handles like a pro: Feels like it's hugging the road while cornering, which further inspires confidence and elevates your drive experience.

Tesla Model Y
- Everything controlled from the touchscreen might feel overwhelming to some.
- Ride quality is on the firmer side. Surface imperfections are felt inside the cabin.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Inconsistent cabin quality: While the cabin does have soft touch materials, the plastics feel rough and do not feel right in this cabin. Not expected at this price point.
- Missing features: Does not get leatherette seats, powered seats, and a branded sound system, all which are offered in much affordable cars.

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