The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 29,400
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.45 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
