2016 Lexus CT 200h vs. 2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel

What is the main difference between CT 200h and Golf Diesel?

Two Hatchbacks with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Lexus CT 200h gets 6 more mpg. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2015 Golf Diesel, which is $8,905 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 CT 200h. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$31,250
$22,345
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
134 hp
150 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
9.8 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
43 MPG
30 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
40 MPG
45 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
42 MPG
36 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.5 in
70.8 in
Length
Length
171.2 in
168.0 in
Height
Height
57.3 in
57.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
102.4 in
103.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.6 ft2
82.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.3 in
38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.1 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.9 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.0 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
32.9 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.6 in
53.9 in

Costs

2016 Lexus CT 200h

2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,350
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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