The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 22,100

€ 29,700

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.0 TSI and the Golf 1.5 eTSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 70.4 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.91 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
CD
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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