Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150 vs Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150: real MPG, tax and cost per mile
Side-by-side UK comparison of the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150 and Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150 on the metrics that actually drive ownership cost: real-world efficiency, road tax (VED), insurance group and depreciation outlook.
Comparison table
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150 | Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | petrol | diesel |
| Body style | hatchback | hatchback |
| Years | 2020–2024 | 2020–2024 |
| Real-world efficiency | 42 mpg | 53 mpg |
| Official efficiency | 51 mpg | 64 mpg |
| CO₂ (g/km) | 125 | 116 |
| Road tax year one | £270 | £270 |
| Road tax standard | £195/yr | £195/yr |
| Insurance group | 18/50 | 19/50 |
| Depreciation | good | good |