The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 122 hp 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 122 hp
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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 122 hp
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.23 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
158 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
18.99 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
39 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
570 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft