The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 20,200
€ 19,200
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.4.
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.39 %
General
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
127 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.6
127 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
