The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,600
€ 21,900
€ 24,600
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 TSI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
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 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.68 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXS*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
