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 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
16.7 lb
city
45 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
60 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft