The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 21,400
€ 23,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 0.5 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 14.1 cm taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1480
1786
2048
1759 mm
Width
1786 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1621 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4204
2578
4199
4204 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.93 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CBD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
645 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
