The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI is 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.49 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
108 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft