The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.84 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
62 mpg
56 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft