The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.7 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.11 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR

Performance

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
684 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft