The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,500

€ 29,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion and the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.33 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 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 BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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