The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 19,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.78 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft