The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,600
 VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT (13 - 14) Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
1504
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
1781
2003
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1781 mm
Width
1799 mm
2003 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1504 mm
Height
1515 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
2578
4534
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
2620
4562
4534 mm
Length
4562 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
1452 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.67 %
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
104 bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
175 NM
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
13.96 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
56 mpg
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
city
47 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
621 mi
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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