The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 19,400

€ 24,400

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.2
70.1
78.9
59.6
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.2 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
178.5
103.1
179.6
178.5 in
Length
179.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.16 %

General
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1KM
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
84 hp
108 hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
35.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
35.36 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
71 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
50 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
941 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
610 mi
941 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
67.9 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
106.1 kWh
67.9 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft