The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.8 T are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.43 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
158 bhp
Golf 1.8 T
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L