The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 27,200
€ 19,400
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR is 3.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Golf Variant 1.2 TSI.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1481
1799
2027
1504
1781
2003
1799 mm
Width
1781 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1481 mm
Height
1504 mm
2620
4567
2578
4534
4567 mm
Length
4534 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.14 %
General
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
84 bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
160 NM
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.04 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
12.57 kg/bhp
16.04 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
69 mpg
50 mpg
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
64 mpg
city
40 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
610 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
610 mi
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L
















