The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.54 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
132 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 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
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft