The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.9 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft