The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 25,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 ACT BlueMotion.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.3
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 ACT BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %

General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI 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 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 ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft