The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,600
€ 23,000
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.87 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 TSI
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
