The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 26,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
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
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.37 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
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 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft