The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 23,000
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 slightly. The Golf 2.0 TDI is 0.5 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 14.1 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
1786
2048
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1786 mm
Width
1759 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1480 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
4199 mm
Length
4204 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.93 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
84 bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
160 NM
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 TDI
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L