The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.39 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft