The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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.
€ 24,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.8 T 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 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.65 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft