The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 18,000
€ 22,500
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 2.0 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 1.4
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
17.45 %
General
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
