The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,000

€ 19,600

€ 26,000
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 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
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
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
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.43 %

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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 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
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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