The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 20,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.3
165.5 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.85 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
