The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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 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 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
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
*CAY*
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 4400 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
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
28.4 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
56 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
56 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
814 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft