The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 29,000

€ 24,500

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI and the Golf 1.6 BlueTDI are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.22 %

General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
45 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft