The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 31,000
€ 22,600
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.6
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.74 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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 turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
