The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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 DSG (13 - 16)
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
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.59 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
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

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 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
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 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
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
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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