The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 18,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 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 BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2906 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.19 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft