The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 OPF.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.76 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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