The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.85 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft