The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 25,600

€ 30,800

€ 25,600
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 1.4 TSI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.5
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.68 %

General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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