The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
€ 17,500
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 1.2 TSI 3-door and the Golf 1.2 TSI DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.76 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
84 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI DSG

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
32.25 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
43 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
621 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2 TSI 3-door
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI 3-door
Golf 1.2 TSI DSG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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