The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 BMT and the Golf 1.8 T are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.25 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft