The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
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

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 DSG (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 DSG (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
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.19 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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
6-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
*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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

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

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft