The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,900
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.15 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6

 REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft