The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,800
€ 23,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.71 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CLH*
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
