The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 18,000
€ 23,700
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.32 %
General
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
758 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
