The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.38 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft