The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 19,800
€ 19,600
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf Plus 1.6 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 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
63.8
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
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2972 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
