The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TSI BMT 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 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
2840 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.18 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft