The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Lexus CT 200h Automatic (14 - 17)
€ 26,500

€ 28,800

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus CT 200h.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Lexus CT 200h
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.3
69.5
79.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
171.3
165.3 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Lexus CT 200h
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.73 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Lexus CT 200h
1K
Generation
A10
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Lexus CT 200h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Lexus CT 200h
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus CT 200h
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Lexus CT 200h
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus CT 200h
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Lexus CT 200h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Lexus CT 200h
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
62 mpg
Lexus CT 200h
32 mpg
city
62 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
678 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
736 mi
Lexus CT 200h
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Lexus CT 200h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Lexus CT 200h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft






34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.9 cu ft