The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 31,400
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Golf GTD
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
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).
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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
