The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 21,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.27 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft