The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) 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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.61 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 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
74 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mpg
city
42 mpg
78 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
684 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
65.8 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
65.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
137 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
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft