The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,200
 VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) Golf 1.6
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
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 (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
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 1.6
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.83 %
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft