The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 23,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.8 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
899 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
899 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
