The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 21,200
€ 23,700
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
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.18 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 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
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 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
1206 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
