The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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, but the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.3 cm longer and 0.1 cm taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1492 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
2620
4258
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4258 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.17 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
8.65 kg/bhp
11.71 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
83 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
83 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
72 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L