The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.11 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft