The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
165.3 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.2 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft