The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 26,200
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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 height, but the Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft