The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 40,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 Clubsport S.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport S
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 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 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 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 Clubsport S
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.87 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
306 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport S

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport S

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport S
37 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
420 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
420 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport S
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport S
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
2
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data