The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 23,400
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTI is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
