The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 SCR and the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
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 SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 SCR
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft