The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 17,500
€ 19,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.2 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.82 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
144 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
