The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.21 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CPT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
89 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft