The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.56 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft