The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.68 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CYV*
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft