The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI and the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.08 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft