The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.5 eTSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.47 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft