The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 OPF.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.72 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft