The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,300
€ 32,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.91 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
117 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
684 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
