The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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 5.1 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 13 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1491 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
4255 mm
Length
4204 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.86 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
84 bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
160 NM
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
63 mpg
city
39 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L