The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 18,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) Golf 1.6
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
AU
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft