The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 Performance is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft