The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 19,200
€ 19,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.84 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6
105 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
