The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,800
€ 21,700
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Jetta 1.6 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Jetta 1.2 TSI.
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.2 TSI
57.4
70.1
78.9
58.3
70
79.5
70.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.4
179.3
104.4
182.8
179.3 in
Length
182.8 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.2 TSI
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.53 %
General
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.2 TSI
1K5/1KM
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
*CYV*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Jetta 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Jetta 1.2 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Jetta 1.2 TSI
Performance
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Jetta 1.2 TSI
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30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.6 lb/hp
Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
27.6 lb/hp
Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
Jetta 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
600 mi
Jetta 1.6
503 mi
600 mi
Jetta 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
108 kWh
Jetta 1.6
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
Jetta 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jetta 1.6
Jetta 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
