The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 25,800
€ 19,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI OPF.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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 1.0 TSI OPF
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.78 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
