The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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 width and height, but the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.94 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
AU
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 BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft