The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 26,000
		
					 
					€ 35,800
					
					 
					€ 26,000
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 35,800
				ⓘ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 Clubsport.
				
				Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
					Golf GTI Clubsport
				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 BMT
					Golf GTI Clubsport
				3243 lb
					Curb Weight
					3031 lb
				4387 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4079 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								212 lb
									6.54 %
								 
								General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
					Golf GTI Clubsport
				1KP
	
					Generation
					AU
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
					Golf GTI Clubsport
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				*CAY*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
					2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
						at 4400 rpm
					Power
					261 hp
						at 5350 rpm
					Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
						104 hp
						261 hp
						Golf GTI Clubsport
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					258 lb‑ft
						at 1700 rpm
					Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
						184 lb‑ft
						258 lb‑ft
						Golf GTI Clubsport
					Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
					Golf GTI Clubsport
				
							
							
							116 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							155 mph
						
					12 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					6.3 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
548 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
289 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Golf GTI Clubsport
▶ REPLAY
						31.18 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					11.61 lb/hp
						
				Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
						31.18 lb/hp
						11.61 lb/hp
						Golf GTI Clubsport
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
					Golf GTI Clubsport
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						53 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						34 mpg
						
					
				Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
						53 mpg
						34 mpg
						Golf GTI Clubsport
					47 mpg
					city
					26 mpg
						
				57 mpg
					highway
					40 mpg
						
				14.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						777 mi
					Range
					444 mi
				Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
						777 mi
						444 mi
						Golf GTI Clubsport
					Environmental Impact
	
				90.4 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).
132.6 kWh
						
				Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
						90.4 kWh
						132.6 kWh
						Golf GTI Clubsport
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				185 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					261 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
					Golf GTI Clubsport
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1144 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1047 lb
				11.2 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.8 cu ft
				






41.1 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					36 cu ft
				



















