The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 18,000
€ 25,400
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.8 %
General
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
113 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
107 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
46 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
534 mi
Range
799 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
799 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
