The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 25,400
€ 22,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
57 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
799 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
