The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
€ 19,800
€ 31,600
€ 19,800
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 1.6 is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
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 1.6
Golf GTD
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.11 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*DJG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
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29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
144 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
