The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 23,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 BMT and the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2721 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.08 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
