The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,400

€ 23,700

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4255 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1491 mm tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1491
1799
2027
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1491 mm
2620
4255
2620
4255
4255 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
6.4 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
72 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
61 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
647 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L