The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 26,100

€ 27,500

€ 26,100
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 Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
1491
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1491 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4255
2578
4199
4255 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
107 kg
7.66 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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 ACT BMT
89 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L