The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 19,200
€ 22,700
€ 19,200
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 1.4 is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.38 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CXS*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
105 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
