The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.33 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft