The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 28,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg  ( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
60 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
15.6 lb
59 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
706 mi
Range
302 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
25.6 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft