The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,500

€ 23,300

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.35 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
36 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
518 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
125 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft