The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.32 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft