The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 21,900

€ 21,200

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.48 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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