The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 19,900
€ 23,400
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.2 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.74 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
