The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,400
€ 27,500
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
168
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
3080 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.35 %
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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
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
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
633 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).
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1175 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
