The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.2 TSI is 0.5 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 14.1 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1786 mm
Width
1759 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1480 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4199 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
178 kg
12.38 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
120 bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
200 NM
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L