The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT 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 BMT 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 BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.6 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
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 1500 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
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft