The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,700
€ 29,700
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
168.7
165.3 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.41 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1K
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
