The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3320 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
50 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft