The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,200
€ 21,400
€ 26,200
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
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
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.21 %
General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
