The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 TDI and the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.42 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft