The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 18,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.9 cm shorter and 1 cm wider.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
1789
2073
1799 mm
Width
1789 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1491 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
2619
4284
4255 mm
Length
4284 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
8.37 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 BMT
92.9 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L