The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
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 dimensions of the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT and the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1271 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.27 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

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

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
12.22 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
60 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L