The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,600
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1759 mm
Width
1799 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1621 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4204 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.43 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

 REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 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
563 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L