The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
580 lb
17.85 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft