The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 29,500
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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.88 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft