The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,400

€ 24,600

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.17 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft