The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,500
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

The dimensions of the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion and the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 TDI BMT
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
5.1 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
83.4 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
83.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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