The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 27,500
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.94 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
