The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,600
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 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
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 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
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
690 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft