The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 29,400
€ 22,200
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 0.5 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 14.1 cm taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1621
1759
1946
1480
1786
2048
1759 mm
Width
1786 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1621 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4204
2578
4199
4204 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1501 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.33 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
158 bhp
Golf 1.8 T
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
10.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.88 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
569 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
