The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.8 T 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 1.8 T (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.38 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft