The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,700
€ 22,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.84 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*CLH*
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 3000 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 1500 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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
