The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.74 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft