The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TSI ACT BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.34 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft