The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,600
€ 23,700
€ 20,600
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 Golf 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.04 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CLH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
797 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).
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
109.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
