The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 26,100

€ 23,000

€ 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
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
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
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

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
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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