The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 5.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
1786
2048
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1480 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4199 mm
Length
4258 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.64 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L