The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 34,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 GTI Performance OPF.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 GTI Performance OPF
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*DLB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTI Performance OPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
457 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
457 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
