The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 27,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
1KP
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
