The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 18,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 BlueTDI are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.23 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft