The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.62 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft