The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 22,500

€ 32,200

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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
70.3
80.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.3
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
3230 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.03 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
21.82 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
64 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
839 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
839 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
76.1 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
182 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
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft