The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 24,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 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
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
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
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.88 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
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
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
