The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.3 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.58 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft