The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 33,700
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 6.4 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 14 cm taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1621
1759
1946
1481
1799
2027
1759 mm
Width
1799 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1621 mm
Height
1481 mm
2578
4204
2626
4268
4204 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.04 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
227 bhp
Golf GTI Performance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
712 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
