The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 19,500

€ 23,100

€ 19,500
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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.6
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.63 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
899 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).
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 OPF
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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