The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,400
€ 20,600
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
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 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.86 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
