The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 25,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.61 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
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 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
