The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 19,200
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.4.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.4
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %
General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
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).
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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
