The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,100
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 TDI BlueMotion 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 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.46 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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