The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 19,000

€ 29,700

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.5 eTSI
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.72 %

General
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*DFY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.5 eTSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft