The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 33,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.27 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
117 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
