The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 BMT and the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.94 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.17 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
758 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft