The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 29,700
€ 19,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
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
103.1
168.7
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 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.72 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
