The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 23,700

€ 19,500

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.56 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft