The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.6 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.17 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft