The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,200
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4
€ 23,700
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 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (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 BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (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 BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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