The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.8 T and the Golf 1.4 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.39 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
120 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L