The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.2 TSI and the Golf 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.62 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft