The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 19,200
€ 28,600
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf GTD
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 1.4
Golf GTD
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.78 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf GTD
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
BMN
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf GTD
105 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
46 mpg
Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
670 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
