The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 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 2.0 TDI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.92 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft