The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 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 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 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
2787 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 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
7-speed dual clutch 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
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
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft