The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 22,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
165.5 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.95 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
758 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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
