The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 29,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 1.4 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
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.34 %
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
23.98 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
34 mpg
45 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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
