The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 18,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.66 %
General
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*DKL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.6
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
