The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.97 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft