The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 23,900
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf GTI is 0.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.8 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
