The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,000
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 considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.98 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 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
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
62 mpg
57 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft