The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.48 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft