The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 0.9 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 15.2 cm taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1759 mm
Width
1786 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1621 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
4204 mm
Length
4213 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.06 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
207 bhp
Golf GTI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
280 NM
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
38 mpg
Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L