The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 BlueMotion.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (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 BlueMotion (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 BlueMotion
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.35 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft