The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 and the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft