The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 22,100
€ 27,500
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 Golf 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.03 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
1K
Generation
CD
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.0 TSI
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
633 mi
Range
608 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
608 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
