The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.98 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DHF*
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
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
54 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
16.7 lb
53 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
697 mi
Range
293 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
293 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI 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).
26.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft