The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 26,500

€ 24,000
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2747 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.97 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.33 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft