The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 33,400
€ 29,400
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.68 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
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
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
