The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 33,000
€ 23,400
€ 33,000
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 Performance is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.08 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Performance
123.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
