The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,500

€ 26,000

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.48 %

General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft