The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.84 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft