The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 18,400
€ 29,000
€ 18,400
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 Golf 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.62 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DFG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
