The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 22,600

€ 21,900

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 5.1 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 13 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
1491
1799
2027
1621
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1491 mm
Height
1621 mm
2620
4255
2578
4204
4255 mm
Length
4204 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
181 kg
12.8 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
101 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
148 NM
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
42 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L