The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 TSI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft