The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.91 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 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 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft