The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 23,200
€ 26,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door and the Golf 1.4 TSI DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
158 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
18.78 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
37 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
542 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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 1.4 TSI 3-door
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI DSG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
