The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 18,100
€ 23,700
€ 18,100
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
The Golf 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.18 %
General
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CLH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
