The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 19,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.44 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
