The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,400

€ 29,700

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 SCR and the Golf 1.5 eTSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 70.4 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 eTSI
CD
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 eTSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
57 mpg
city
40 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
799 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 SCR
71.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft