The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 31,000

€ 19,600

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 5.4 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 12.9 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1492
1799
2027
1621
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1492 mm
Height
1621 mm
2620
4258
2578
4204
4258 mm
Length
4204 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.23 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
84 bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
160 NM
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.76 kg/bhp
16.13 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
54 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L