The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 18,800
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 TDI BlueMotion
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.85 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
62 mpg
56 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft