The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.08 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft