The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3265 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.57 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft