The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 31,700
€ 23,400
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 Performance is 6.4 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 14 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1481
1799
2027
1621
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1481 mm
Height
1621 mm
2626
4268
2578
4204
4268 mm
Length
4204 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.43 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
485 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
