The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 24,500
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI 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 BlueTDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
