The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 24,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 5.1 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 13 cm taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1621
1759
1946
1491
1799
2027
1759 mm
Width
1799 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1621 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4204
2620
4255
4204 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
197 kg
13.43 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1KP
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
49 mpg
city
49 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
