The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 26,500
€ 29,700
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.17 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
758 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
