The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 25,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI 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
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
