The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 23,400
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
12.02 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
