The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 29,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.94 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1KP
Generation
CD
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
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
