The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.64 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
AU
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft