The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 20,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 eTSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.3
168.7 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.58 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
