The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,700

€ 25,200

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf Variant 1.6 TDI.
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
1515
1799
2027
1504
1781
2003
1799 mm
Width
1781 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1515 mm
Height
1504 mm
2620
4562
2578
4534
4562 mm
Length
4534 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
1454 kg
Kerb Weight
1466 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.82 %

General
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
AUV
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
250 NM
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
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9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.1 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
9.82 kg/bhp
14.1 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
712 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L