The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 24,700
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 slightly. The Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.11 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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
113.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft