The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 25,100
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
