The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 35,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
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
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.61 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft