The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,600

€ 25,200

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI.
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
59.6
70.8
79.8
59.2
70.1
78.9
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.6 in
Height
59.2 in
103.1
179.6
101.5
178.5
179.6 in
Length
178.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.54 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.08 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
27.49 lb/hp
31.08 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
49 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
712 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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