The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 18,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) Golf 1.6
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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 TSI BMT
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.83 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
20.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft