The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 TDI.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.12 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft