The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 23,100
€ 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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.81 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
108 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
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
62 mpg
59 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
971 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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 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
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
