The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 28,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
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 BMT
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.28 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
697 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
