The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 22,600
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion and the Golf 1.4 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
1480
1786
2048
1480
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4199
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.83 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
120 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
