The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,400

€ 26,100

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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