The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.63 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft