The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.11 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft