The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 3-door 1.4 TSI (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
2844 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.89 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (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
6-speed manual 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 tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft