The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 25,800
€ 29,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.38 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
