The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.73 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft