The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 24,700
€ 20,200
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.5
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
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.99 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
1KP
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
