The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 23,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.78 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

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 dual clutch 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft