The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 19,200
€ 21,500
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 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.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
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
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.07 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
