The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 21,200

€ 24,700

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.6 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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