The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.67 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft