The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 24,400
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf Variant 1.2 TSI.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
1799
2027
1504
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1781
2003
1799 mm
Width
1781 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1515 mm
Height
1504 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
2620
4562
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4534
4562 mm
Length
4534 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1409 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.28 %
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
AUV
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
175 NM
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.88 kg/bhp
13.55 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
86 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
86 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
72 mpg
city
40 mpg
94 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
941 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
941 mi
579 mi
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
67.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
87 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
409 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L