The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 32,600
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.64 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
684 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
