The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.4 TSI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
10.11 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft