The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 25,500
€ 23,400
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
63.8
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.52 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
