The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 32,600
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 SCR is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (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 SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.43 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft