The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 17,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft