The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 22,100
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
2747 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.18 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.33 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
