The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.4 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.72 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1K
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
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft