The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 19,600
€ 24,000
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 and the Golf 1.8 T are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.42 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
1K
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
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CDA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
