The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 0.5 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 14.1 cm taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1759 mm
Width
1786 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1621 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4204 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.77 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L