The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (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 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (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 Performance
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.36 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 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 Performance
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 Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft