The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 18,100
€ 22,800
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.39 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
758 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
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
