2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate and 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door.

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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Estate 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Golf Golf
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4534 mm 4199 mm
Vehicle Width 1781 mm 1786 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2578 mm 2578 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L