The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 28,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.07 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.6 TDI
59 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
15.6 lb
60 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
759 mi
Range
302 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
