The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion and the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft