The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 TDI 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 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.36 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft