The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

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 2.0 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 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 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 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 2.0 TDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft