The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 21,400
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.5 eTSI is 1.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.95 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
AU
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 1.5 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
*CJZ*
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 1400 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
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
647 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
90.9 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
180 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
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
