The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.66 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft