The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 18,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
18.07 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
