The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.61 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
15.6 lb
city
33 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
48 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
108 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft