The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 21,700

€ 20,600

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 (09 - 12) and the Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11) are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.32 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
1K
Generation
1K
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 (09 - 12)
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
104 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
26.8 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
41 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
589 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
109.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 11)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft