The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTI is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.66 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
657 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft