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 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
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 1.2 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
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 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 SCR
148 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
