The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 18,700
€ 25,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
18.28 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
