The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 23,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.06 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
