The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 20,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 and the Golf 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 4199 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1480 mm tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1786 mm
Width
1786 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1480 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4199 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.76 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
84 bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
160 NM
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L