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 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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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 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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.05 %
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
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
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
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
41 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
15.6 lb
city
32 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
48 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft