The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 23,900

€ 22,900

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.8 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 TDI BlueMotion
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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