The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 21,400

€ 21,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3084 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.78 %

General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft