The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,700
€ 21,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
18.4 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
