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

€ 25,600

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 OPF is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.46 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
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
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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