The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,100
€ 27,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 SCR is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.4 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
167.6
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.26 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
