The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
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 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (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 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (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 2.0 TDI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.79 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
678 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
678 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft