The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft