The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DHF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
109 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
15.6 lb
45 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
579 mi
Range
302 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft