The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 30,400
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.58 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
723 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
723 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
