The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 21,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 BMT is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
104 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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