The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 23,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 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
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.21 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
