The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 24,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 TSI BMT and the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.17 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft