The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
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 DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
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
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)

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

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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