The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
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 TGI BlueMotion is 6.4 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 13.9 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (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 DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (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
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.61 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
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

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 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
58 mpg  ( 65 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
9 MPGe
65 MPGe
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
7.1 kg
city
49 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
64 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
302 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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