The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
10.11 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft