The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 36,900

€ 25,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 OPF is 6.4 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 13.9 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1482
1799
2027
1621
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1482 mm
Height
1621 mm
2626
4268
2578
4204
4268 mm
Length
4204 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.43 %

General
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 bhp
158 bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
370 NM
240 NM
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5.97 kg/bhp
9.37 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L