The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 23,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.38 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
