The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,100
€ 24,000
€ 23,100
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 dimensions of the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion and the Golf 1.8 T are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.54 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
1K
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 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 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 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
