The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BMT
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.25 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

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
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
*CLH*
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 3000 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
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
1206 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft