The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) Golf 1.4
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.32 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
104 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
119 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
1206 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft