The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (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 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.75 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft