The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,700
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 TGI BlueMotion is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (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 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.59 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
37 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
15.6 lb
city
30 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
44 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft