The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 21,800
€ 26,500
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
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
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.88 %
General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
