The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 29,000
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 height, but the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft