The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1K
Generation
AU
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
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft