The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 22,500
€ 23,900
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.92 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
