The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 34,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 34,000
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 OPF is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.82 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance OPF
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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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