The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 17,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI 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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.58 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft