The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,400
€ 22,700
€ 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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 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 1.2 TSI.
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.29 %
General
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
AUV
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.87 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28.4 lb/hp
29.87 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
71 mpg
40 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
941 mi
579 mi
Golf SportWagen 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).
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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
67.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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















