The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 28,300
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.4 and the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
12.38 %
General
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
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 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
697 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
