The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 21,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.8 T 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 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Golf 1.2 TSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.13 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 T
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
