The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 18,400
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 1.2 TSI and the Golf 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 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 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.46 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
759 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft