The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 32,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.5
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.52 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
133 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
684 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
