The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 27,700
€ 18,100
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
13.48 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
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 GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
