The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 23,700
€ 22,200
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.58 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
AU
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
6-speed manual 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
*CLH*
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 3000 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
