The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 28,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
697 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
