The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 30,900
€ 19,800
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.79 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
153 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf GTI
422 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
144 kWh
Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
