The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
13.31 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft