The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 18,100

€ 21,600

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.49 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft