The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 T are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
147 kg
10.68 %
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CDA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
158 bhp
Golf 1.8 T
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L