The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,500

€ 23,700

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT and the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.39 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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