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 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.77 %
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
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
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
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
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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