The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 GTD.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (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 GTD
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.25 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
56 mpg
Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
739 mi
Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft