The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 19,200
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.4 is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
105 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
15.6 lb
44 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
518 mi
Range
249 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
249 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft