The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 20,200
€ 23,900
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 and the Golf 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.8 %
General
Golf 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CBD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 1.6
127 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
