The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,000

€ 29,400

€ 29,000
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 considerably. The Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.4 %

General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft