The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 24,500
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.68 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
555 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
555 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
