The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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 BMT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 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 BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2681 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.87 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
60 mpg
57 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
70 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft