The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (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 GTI DSG (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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
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 BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
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

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft