The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 32,200

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.5 eTSI and the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 70.4 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.79 %

General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
CD
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
839 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
839 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
10.8 cu ft






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