The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 6.4 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 13.9 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1482 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4268 mm
Length
4204 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.9 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
66 mpg  ( 74 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
74 MPGe
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
7.6 kg
city
54 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
72 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
293 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L