The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,000

€ 21,400

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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