The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 29,700
€ 29,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 height, but the Golf 1.5 eTSI is 1.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.2 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.91 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
21.91 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
727 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
