The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 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 considerably. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.65 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 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
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 tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft