The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,900

€ 31,400

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
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 1.6
Golf GTD
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.83 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMN
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTD
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
633 mi
Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft