The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 21,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 TDI 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 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.68 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft