The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 21,200
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.6
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
12.02 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6
1KP
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
