The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 BlueTDI are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.71 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
727 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft