The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,200
€ 24,300
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
