The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 19,500

€ 23,800

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 OPF is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
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
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.48 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft