The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 and the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.37 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft