The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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. The Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
67 mpg  ( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
75 MPGe
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
16.7 lb
city
57 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
74 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
293 mi
Range
799 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
799 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
71.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft