The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,400
€ 19,600
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.38 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
