The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.38 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
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 BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
108 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
25.08 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
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft