The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.87 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft