The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,000
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.71 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft