The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 21,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.5
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
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
17.44 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
