The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 18,900

€ 19,200

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.4.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.77 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
108 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft