The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.82 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
457 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
457 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft