The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 29,500
€ 19,200
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
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 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.1 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
131 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
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21.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.91 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
