The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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 3-door 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 3-door
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 3-door
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
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 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door

 REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft