The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.61 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft