The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 18,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) Golf 1.6
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 18,100
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 Golf 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
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 1.6 (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.67 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft