The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 18,100

€ 24,100

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.3 cm shorter and 0.1 cm lower.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1491
1799
2027
1492
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1492 mm
2620
4255
2620
4258
4255 mm
Length
4258 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
11.07 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
48 mpg
city
60 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
634 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
739 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L