The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.57 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18.89 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft