Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 - Specifications (2012-2014)

VolkswagenGolf (2012-2020)Specs2012 (Mk7) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 Specifications & Performance

2012, 2013, 2014 (Mk7)

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Tech Specs Summary

1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo126 mph9.3 seconds120 BHP54.3 mpg3-5 Doors5 Seats380-1,270 Lkg1,225 kgFront - FWDJump To:PerformancePetrol EngineDrivetrain & ChassisDimensions & PracticalityRankingsvs RivalsSimilar Cars PredecessorSuccessorOther Mk7 Golf Hatchbacks

Performance

PerformanceTop Speed126 mph0-62 mph9.3 seconds0-60 mph9.0 secondsPower-to-Weight98 BHP/TonnePower120 BHPTorque148 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel EconomyCombined54.3 mpgUrban42.8 mpgExtra Urban65.7 mpgTotal Range597 MilesCO2 Emissions120 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol EngineDisplacement1.4 Litre1,395 ccConfigurationInline 4AspirationTurboPeak Power120 BHP @ 5,000 RPM122 ps @ 5,000 RPMPeak Torque148 lb·ft @ 1,400 RPM200 N·m @ 1,400 RPMValvetrainDOHCValves/Cylinder4 (16v Total)Fuel DeliveryDirect InjectionPositionFront EngineOrientationTransversalFuelPetrolFuel Tank Capacity50 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine SpecsCompression Ratio10:1Bore x Stroke74.5 x 80 mmBore-Stroke Ratio0.93:1Under-SquareSpecific Output86 BHP/LPower/Cylinder30 BHPUnitary Capacity349 ccBMEP18 Bar261.3 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & ChassisDriven WheelsFWDFront-wheel DriveGearbox (MT)6 GearsGearbox (AT)7 GearsTyre Sizes205/55R16Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutRear SuspensionMulti-LinkFront BrakesVented DiscRear BrakesSolid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & PracticalityBody StyleCompact HatchbackDoors3-5Seats5Cargo Space380-1,270 LTurning Circle10.9 mKerb Weight1,225 kgGross Weight1,720 kgMaximum Payload495 kgTow Capacity610-1,400 kgLength4,255 mmWidth1,799 mmHeight1,491 mmWheelbase2,620 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating★★★★★Adult Occupant87%Child Occupant85%Pedestrian62%Safety Assist73%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band C£35 ★★★★★★★★★★4Performance Rating2.2Environment Rating3Practicality Rating3.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 Rankings

Best MPG Volkswagens #321 / 1.5KTop BHP/L Volkswagens #389 / 1.5KBest 0-62 mph Volkswagens #467 / 1.5KTop Power/Weight Volkswagens #512 / 1.5KFastest Volkswagens #528 / 1.5KBest MPG Petrol #575 / 14.2KTop BHP Volkswagens #716 / 1.5KTop lb·ft Volkswagens #872 / 1.5KFastest Hatchbacks #1,277 / 5KQuickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #1,296 / 5KBest MPG Hatchbacks #1,414 / 5KMost Powerful Hatchbacks #1,666 / 5KBest MPG #4,146 / 22.6K2010s Fastest Accelerating #4,947 / 9.2K2010s Fastest #5,246 / 9.2K2010s Most Powerful #6,638 / 9.2KQuickest 0-62 mph #10,457 / 22.6KFastest #10,968 / 22.6KMost Powerful #14,453 / 22.6K Last updated 14 December 2023 Hide Permanently Remove (It's Free!) - Sign In Advanced