The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.8 T are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.65 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
518 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft