The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 25,200
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Variant 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1504
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1781
2003
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1781 mm
Width
1799 mm
2003 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1504 mm
Height
1515 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4534
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2620
4562
4534 mm
Length
4562 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1466 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.69 %
VW Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1KM
Generation
AUV
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
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

140 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
14.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
14.1 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
63 mpg
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
712 mi
690 mi
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 Variant 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Golf Variant 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1495 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L