The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,600
€ 25,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TDI BMT.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.5
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 TDI BMT
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.79 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
