The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1480 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4199 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1318 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.8 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.67 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg  ( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
77 MPGe
9 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
54 mpg
city
7.1 kg
81 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
833 mi
Range
302 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L