El Volkswagen Golf Plus (2009-2014) se ofreció con 18 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L Gasolina | 160 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 8.5 s | 6.3 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 160 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 8.5 s | 6.5 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | 9.8 s | 5.6 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 204 km/h | 9.8 s | 5.1 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 10.2 s | 6.3 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 10.2 s | 6.5 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 110 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 187 km/h | 11.6 s | 5.5 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 110 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 189 km/h | 11.6 s | 5.1 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | 12.0 s | 4.4 l/100km | 6 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | 12.1 s | 4.3 l/100km | 6 acabados |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 10.6 s | 5.9 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 11.3 s | 5.5 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 102 hp | 148 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 184 km/h | 11.8 s | 6.8 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 102 hp | 148 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 184 km/h | 11.8 s | 7.6 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.6L GLP | 98 hp | 144 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 181 km/h | 12.5 s | 9.8 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 90 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 174 km/h | 13.5 s | 4.7 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 85 hp | 160 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 13.4 s | 5.8 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 80 hp | 132 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 169 km/h | 14.9 s | 6.6 l/100km | 2 acabados |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.