The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.04 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
575 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
575 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
102.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft