The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 26,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2787 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.63 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
