The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,400

€ 28,400

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 width and height, but the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
167.6
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.14 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
133 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
▶ REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
20.72 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
55 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
723 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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