The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 26,900
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion 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 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 TDI BlueMotion
2840 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.8 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.19 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
60 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft