The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 31,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.07 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
