The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 26,700
€ 23,400
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Golf Variant 1.4 TSI.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
1481
1799
2027
1504
1781
2003
1799 mm
Width
1781 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1481 mm
Height
1504 mm
2620
4567
2578
4534
4567 mm
Length
4534 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1394 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
AUV
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
120 bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.62 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
12.35 kg/bhp
11.62 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
67 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
542 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
546 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L







