The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.91 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
5-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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
27.86 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
62 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
899 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft