The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.71 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
123 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft