The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 19,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘ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 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
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
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 1.6 (09 - 10)
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
3309 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.18 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft