The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 17,200
€ 26,000
€ 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 these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
18.07 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
777 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
