The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 24,700

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.0 TSI is an inch longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
5.01 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
113 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
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
797 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft