The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 19,600
€ 22,500
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.74 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
