The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 33,700

€ 21,900

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
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
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.85 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
101 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
148 NM
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
154 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
42 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
485 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L