The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft