The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.39 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft