The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,200

€ 27,500

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.6 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.61 %

General
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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