The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,700
€ 27,500
€ 29,700
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 1.5 eTSI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.93 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
