The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) and the Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 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 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
27.37 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
52 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
759 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft