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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.36 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft