The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 29,600

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
13.09 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft