The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 27,100
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 considerably. The Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft