The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.28 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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