The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 29,400

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.33 %

General
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
138 bhp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
320 NM
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
51 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L