The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.2 TSI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.74 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft