The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 31,000
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.13 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft