The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.37 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft