The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,700
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 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 DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.29 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*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
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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