The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 30,500
€ 21,900
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6.
Golf GTI
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
Golf Plus 1.6
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.46 %
General
Golf GTI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
153 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
