The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 19,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI and the Golf Plus 1.6 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.55 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)

General

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

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft