The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,700

€ 26,000

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT 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 1.6 TDI BMT
63.8
69.3
76.6
63.8
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %

General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft