The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 27,500
€ 24,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
712 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
