The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 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 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.42 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft