The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 20,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.8 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
108 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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