The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 31,000
€ 23,100
€ 31,000
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
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.6
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.07 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 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
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 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
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
