The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 BlueTDI and the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.2 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft