The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 and the Golf 2.0 TDI DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (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 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (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
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI DSG

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft