The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 21,400
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1480
1786
2048
1491
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1480 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4199
2620
4255
4199 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.47 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
175 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
899 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
