The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.0 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.78 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft