The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 29,500
€ 23,100
€ 29,500
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 dimensions of the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT and the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.17 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
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
*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 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 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
52 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
62 mpg
57 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 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
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
