The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.53 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CHZ*
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 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft