The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 19,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI and the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.3 inches wide and 63.8 inches tall.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.21 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
84 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
589 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft