The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 21,400
€ 21,800
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 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
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
Golf 2.0 TDI
3084 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.15 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CBD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
