The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) 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 BlueMotion (15 - 16).
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
27.86 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
62 mpg
69 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
50 mpg
city
60 mpg
69 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
899 mi
914 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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).
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
78.2 kWh
70 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft