The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.8 T is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.95 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft