The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 19,600
€ 23,000
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.8 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
