The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 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 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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 OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.42 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance OPF
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft