The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,100
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
€ 22,100
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
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.17 %
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
6-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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
42 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 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
1087 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