The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,900

€ 25,800

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf Plus 1.6 and the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.67 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft