The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.54 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
131 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 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
49 mpg  ( 55 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
55 MPGe
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
15.6 lb
city
40 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
56 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft