The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 18,100
€ 23,800
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
15.05 %
General
Golf 1.6
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
