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 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.62 %
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
Drivetrain
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
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
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

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
48 mpg  ( 54 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
54 MPGe
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
15.6 lb
city
41 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
53 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft