The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 22,100

€ 28,400

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
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
103.1
168.7
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.97 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
739 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft