The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 31,000
€ 23,400
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 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
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 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
