The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.87 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft