The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 19,200
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI and the Golf Plus 1.4 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.87 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft