The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 TSI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.12 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft