The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 BMT is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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 BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.35 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
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 BMT
104 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
116 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 BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
478 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft