The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 21,900
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*DHF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
15.6 lb
43 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
503 mi
Range
302 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 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).
25.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft