The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 26,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.4 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CFF*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
