The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.92 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft