The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 28,600
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Golf GTD
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.92 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
Golf GTD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
46 mpg
Golf GTD
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
670 mi
Golf GTD
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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
