The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,400
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 these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.35 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft