The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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 (08 - 12) and the Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

 REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
22.32 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
633 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
111 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft