The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 32,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
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
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.73 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
