The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 30,400
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2721 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.28 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
20.72 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
55 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
723 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
723 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 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
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
