The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 27,500
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.5
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 2.0 TDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
12.01 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
