The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,700
€ 25,600
€ 29,700
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 1.5 eTSI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.94 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
