The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) Golf 1.4
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 18,000
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 1.4 and the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.39 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1K
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 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.4
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft