The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 18,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4255 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1491 mm tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4255 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 kg
8.5 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

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

165 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
72 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
64 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L