The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 26,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.2 TSI and the Golf 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.25 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
