The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,700
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 these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.22 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
15.6 lb
city
36 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
51 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft