The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 24,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.33 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 BMT
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft