The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,200
€ 19,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
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
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.13 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
