The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 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 slightly. The Golf 1.4 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.49 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
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
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft