The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.23 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft