The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 22,100

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 is 8 cm shorter, 3 cm narrower and 13 cm taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
1621
1759
1946
1491
1789
2073
1759 mm
Width
1789 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1621 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4204
2619
4284
4204 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
14.31 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
1KP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
61 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
697 mi
Range
608 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
608 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L