The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,100
€ 21,700
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.63 %
General
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
