The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 37,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 Clubsport.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 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 GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 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 Clubsport
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.93 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
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 Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
450 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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