The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

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

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft