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 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.24 %
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
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
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
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 4800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft