The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 31,300
€ 27,500
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.02 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
