The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.88 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft