The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,700

€ 24,600

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.18 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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