The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 21,400
€ 23,400
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.1 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 13 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1491
1799
2027
1621
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1491 mm
Height
1621 mm
2620
4255
2578
4204
4255 mm
Length
4204 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
217 kg
15.01 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
59 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
712 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
