The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 and the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.97 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
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
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
814 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L