The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 21,600
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.75 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
