The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,600
€ 27,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.96 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
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
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
