The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,700

€ 25,000

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16).
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.73 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
28.4 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
56 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
814 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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