The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.72 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft