The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.42 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft