The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,600
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
690 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft