The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,500
€ 27,500
€ 22,500
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 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
3305 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.07 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 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 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
20.92 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
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1127 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
