The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.43 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
739 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft