The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 27,500
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.03 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
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
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
