The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 width, but the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
53 mpg  ( 60 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
60 MPGe
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
15.6 lb
city
45 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
59 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft