The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 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 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 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 1.4 TSI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.29 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft