The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.79 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft