The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,700

€ 19,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.96 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
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 BMT
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft