The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 27,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.29 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft