The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,600
€ 26,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.81 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
