The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 28,900
€ 21,900
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6
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
167.5
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 1.6
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.41 %
General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6
131 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
