The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) Golf 1.4
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.8 T are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.8 T
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.8 T
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.52 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.8 T
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.8 T
107 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft