The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT and the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2895 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.87 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft