The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 18,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI SCR 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.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.2 TSI
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 SCR
Golf 1.2 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.33 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.2 TSI
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 SCR
113 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.2 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
108 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
