The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.4 TSI and the Golf 1.2 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.3 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.3 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.69 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
43 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft