The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.79 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg  ( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
52 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
17 lb
55 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
670 mi
Range
242 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
242 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
26.4 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft