The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,900

€ 22,100

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 and the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1480
1786
2048
1480
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4199
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
101 kg
7.36 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
645 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L