The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.67 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
690 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft