The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,400
€ 22,100
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.8 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
799 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
