The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI and the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.71 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft