The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,400
€ 21,400
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.72 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
