The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 26,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.2 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.7 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
