The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 19,000
€ 18,400
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.6 and the Golf 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.26 %
General
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
