The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.69 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mpg
city
44 mpg
78 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft