The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.49 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
89 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft