The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 19,200
€ 18,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.4.
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4
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 1.4
Golf 1.4
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.99 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
79 hp
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4
105 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
534 mi
Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
