The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 17,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 BMT and the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.62 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
15.6 lb
56 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
634 mi
Range
256 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
256 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft