The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 26,200
€ 23,100
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI and the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.46 %
General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
62 mpg
65 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
