The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 19,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
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
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.85 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
154 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
