The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 26,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.52 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI 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 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
