The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.2 TSI BMT 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 BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (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 BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (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 BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.48 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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