The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 18,400

€ 24,700

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1480
1786
2048
1480
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4199
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
8.28 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
60 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
814 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L