The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 20,800
€ 21,400
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.66 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
