The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 24,300

€ 21,600

€ 24,300
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 slightly. The Golf 1.6 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
2 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
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
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft