The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 22,200
€ 29,000
€ 22,200
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
The Golf 1.8 T is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
