The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
16.49 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft