The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 20,300
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2721 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.17 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
697 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft