The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 32,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.9 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 15.2 cm taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
1621
1759
1946
1469
1786
2048
1759 mm
Width
1786 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1621 mm
Height
1469 mm
2578
4204
2578
4213
4204 mm
Length
4213 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.47 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
232 bhp
Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI
56 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L