The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (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 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.36 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft