The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 22,700
€ 24,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.8 T
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.8 T
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.62 %
General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.8 T
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.8 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
