The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,400
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 dimensions of the Golf 1.4 TSI and the Golf 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.26 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
84 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
160 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

132 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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
113.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L