The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 21,600

€ 19,800

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT and the Golf Plus 1.6 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %

General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 BMT
Golf Plus 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 BMT
104 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft