The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.5 eTSI is 1.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.65 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
CD
Generation
AU
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 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft