The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.09 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
839 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
76.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft