The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 21,400
€ 21,200
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 5.6 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf 1.6.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
1491
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1491 mm
Height
1480 mm
2620
4255
2578
4199
4255 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.85 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
101 bhp
Golf 1.6
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
148 NM
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.6
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
127 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
