The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,400
€ 24,700
€ 23,400
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 1.4 TSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.62 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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
