The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 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 BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.39 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
684 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft