The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 29,500
€ 18,000
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.4.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.69 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
79 hp
Golf 1.4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
534 mi
Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
