The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 6.4 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 14 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1481 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4268 mm
Length
4204 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
69 kg
4.69 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
64 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L