The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 32,200
€ 24,000
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.05 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DSR*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
