The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.16 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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