The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 18,000
 VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) Golf 1.4
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 1.4 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.25 %
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
79 hp
Golf 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
534 mi
Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft