The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 18,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.4 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4
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 1.4
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.8 %
General
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4
1K
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 1.6
Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
79 hp
Golf 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
534 mi
Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.6
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
