The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.8 T and the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft