The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 30,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 longer.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

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
7-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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 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
55 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
62 mpg
62 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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