The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft