The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 17,000
€ 26,000
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
560 lb
17.27 %
General
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
