The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 25,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
167.6
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.74 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft