The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 19,000
€ 21,200
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 and the Golf 1.6 DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 DSG
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 DSG
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.62 %
General
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 DSG
1K
Generation
1K
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 1.6 DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6 DSG
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 DSG
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 DSG
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 DSG
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 DSG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 DSG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 DSG
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6 DSG
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).
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6 DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 DSG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
