The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 25,800

€ 22,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.26 %

General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 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 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft