The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 27,500
€ 24,200
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 the Golf 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.64 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI
119.4 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
