The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 BMT
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.02 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft