The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 30,500
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
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 TDI
Golf GTI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
