The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 19,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 0.5 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 14.1 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1480
1786
2048
1621
1759
1946
1786 mm
Width
1759 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1480 mm
Height
1621 mm
2578
4199
2578
4204
4199 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.59 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
84 bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
160 NM
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
16.13 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
