The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 29,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
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 GTI
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.66 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
1KP
Generation
1K
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
462 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).
140.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
