The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 33,700

€ 25,800

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTI Performance is 6.4 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 14 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.5 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
120 bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
200 NM
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
485 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L