The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 4MOTION and the Golf 2.0 TDI DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 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 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 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 4MOTION
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.92 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
1K
Generation
1K
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 4MOTION
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
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 4MOTION
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI DSG

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
23.55 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
43 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
678 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
113.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Golf 2.0 TDI DSG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft