The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 25,600
€ 21,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 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
167.6
101.5
165.3
167.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.78 %
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
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
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 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
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 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
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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
