The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 29,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.3 cm longer and 0.1 cm taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1492 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
2620
4255
4258 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.98 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
9.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.4 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
66 mpg
88 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56 mpg
city
74 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L