The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.57 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft