The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
74 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft