The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,600
€ 22,100
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.89 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
