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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.46 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
