The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,500

€ 23,400

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
16.31 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft