The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT 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 (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.66 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft