The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.34 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft