The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 19,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.8 T and the Golf 1.6 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.45 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
