The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 23,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
63.8
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.63 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
