The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 21,900
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6
€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.15 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft