The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

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.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (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 BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (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 BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.79 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft