The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.5 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
57 mpg
67 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
799 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
799 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft