The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door and the Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.02 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
27.37 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
52 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
759 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI 3-door
Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft