The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 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
Golf 1.8 T
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 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
Golf 1.8 T
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.88 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
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
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
117 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

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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