The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1482 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4268 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
8.03 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
84 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
160 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
7.1 kg
city
39 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
58 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
302 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L