The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 22,100
€ 21,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.0 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.26 %
General
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
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25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
