The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI and the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.9 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft