The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 26,400
€ 21,900
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.52 %
General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
